Clean Eating & Intermittent Fasting

How to Nourish Your Body, Honor God, and Heal from the Inside Out

Let’s talk food.
Not from a place of shame or fear, but from a place of freedom.

Because if you’ve ever felt stuck between food guilt, diet culture, or just plain exhaustion from trying to “eat right” in a fast-food, fast-paced world… this post is for you.

Friend, your body is not a burden to fix.
It’s a temple to steward.
And healing? It starts with awareness, not obsession.

What Is Clean Eating—Really?

Clean eating isn’t about eating “perfect.”
It’s about choosing whole, nourishing foods that fuel your body and support your systems the way God designed them.

Clean eating focuses on:

• Whole foods (fruits, veggies, lean meats, nuts, seeds)

• Less processed stuff (no mystery ingredients you can’t pronounce)

• Healthy fats, fiber, and proteins

• Hydration and rest—not just calories and crunches

Think creation over chemicals. God made food to nourish us—not confuse us.

It’s not a diet. It’s a daily decision to honor what your body needs, without guilt or gimmicks.

What Is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting (IF) is not about starving yourself—it’s about giving your body space to heal and your digestive system time to rest.

It’s the rhythm of eating during a set window of time, and fasting (not eating) during the rest.

It’s been practiced for thousands of years—both for health and for spiritual clarity.

The Benefits of Fasting & Clean Eating

Here’s what happens when you give your body margin:

• Reduces Inflammation – Bye-bye bloat and chronic fatigue

• Boosts Brain Function – More clarity, less fog

• Supports Hormone Health – Especially for women battling PCOS, thyroid issues, or perimenopause

• Burns Fat Naturally – Especially belly fat

• Triggers Autophagy – Big word, but it means your cells clean out the junk

• Increases Spiritual Sensitivity – Yes, fasting aligns your body and your spirit

Fasting is God’s way of pressing reset.

Time Tips for First Timers

Starting out? Here’s your grace-based guide:

✔️ Start with 12:12 or 14:10
Your body needs time to adjust. Don’t rush healing.

✔️ Don’t break your fast with junk.
Start with protein, fiber, or healthy fat—avoid sugar or processed carbs that spike insulin.

✔️ Stay hydrated.
Drink water, herbal teas, or black coffee (if tolerated). Add a pinch of sea salt to replenish electrolytes.

✔️ Listen to your body.
Fasting is not punishment. If you’re dizzy, shaky, or overly anxious—pause, eat, and try again later.

✔️ Pair it with prayer.
Let hunger be a holy reminder: “I don’t live on bread alone.” (Matthew 4:4)

Clean Eating Tips That Won’t Stress You Out

• Shop the perimeter of the store. That’s where the real food lives.

• Aim for color. Each color = different nutrients

• Prioritize protein. Especially in your first meal

• Read your labels. If it’s got more than 5 weird ingredients? Pass.

• Limit sugar and seed oils. They trigger inflammation + hormone chaos

• Prep ahead. Your future self will thank you for that crockpot meal

And remember—this is about progress, not perfection.

But What About Women & Hormones?

Great question. 🙋🏽‍♀️ Women are not small men (praise God, right?). Our hormones shift daily, and fasting too aggressively can mess with your cycle or energy levels.

Here’s the wisdom:

• Don’t fast the week before your period (hello, luteal phase exhaustion)

• Shorter fasts (12–14 hrs) are great for everyday rhythms

• If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or navigating chronic illness—talk to your doc first!

Intermittent fasting should support your body, not stress it out.

Faith + Food: Yes, It Matters

1 Corinthians 10:31 says:

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about realignment.

• Realigning your body with peace

• Your mind with clarity

• Your spirit with Godfidence

Food isn’t the enemy. Neither is your body.
Both were created for wholeness.

Final Encouragement: You Are Worth the Work

Friend, if you’ve ever…

• Felt shame around food

• Been confused about what’s healthy

• Wanted to feel better but didn’t know where to start

You are not alone.
And you are not stuck.
You’re just getting still—so you can start from a better place.

Take one step.
Drink more water.
Swap one meal.
Try a 12-hour fast.
And invite Jesus into the journey.

This is not about chasing a number on the scale.
It’s about walking in wholeness—body, mind, and spirit.

Because your healing?
It starts with honoring what God already made good—you.